Eric Johnson (defensive back)

Eric Johnson (born April 30, 1976) is a former professional American football linebacker.

Johnson played linebacker for eight seasons (2000–2007) for the Oakland Raiders, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Arizona Cardinals, in the National Football League.

Johnson is best known for blocking a punt and returning it for a touchdown in Super Bowl XXXVII, which the Raiders lost 48–21 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Johnson was signed as a free agent by the Georgia Force on February 19, 2007.

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